Japan to offer 4th-generation Japanese descendants long-term resident status
People with long-term residency can stay indefinitely in Japan and spouses and children can also accompany residents with the status.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
ADB, UN offer tips for post-LDC Cambodia
The institutions suggested Cambodia negotiate more FTAs and ensure continued market access to gain a competitive edge on the global stage post-LDC.
Hong Kong chief exec vows to do more to address domestic violence cases
He also urged residents to cooperate with the government in handling cases of domestic violence.
Every initiative in 9 years showed faith in women’s potential: PM Modi
In order to build a gender-neutral equality system, and to bring women at the forefront of all incisive, positive developments, the government focused on a holistic approach.
Hong Kong Security Bureau refutes smears against police actions
A bureau spokesman reiterated that all law enforcement actions are strictly based on evidence and the law.
Next national election a challenge: PM Hasina
The opposition has vowed to boycott the polls unless the government steps down in favour of a non-partisan caretaker administration.
Jokowi to meet Megawati amid alleged fallout over Ganjar’s nomination
Speculation about a growing rift between the two has intensified as both figures are seen as competing in their roles as kingmakers.
Rohingyas should not be forced to return: UN
Currently, more than a million Rohingya live in Bangladesh.
Hong Kong commissioner’s office deplores US, Canada consulates’ meddling
A spokesperson for the office said they used the rhetoric of human rights “as a tool to echo some anti-China forces” in Hong Kong, and attempt to stir up problems.
Move Forward-led coalition to discuss peace in deep South
According to the non-governmental organisation Deep South Watch, at least 7,423 people have been killed in the southern insurgency since the robbery of firearms in 2004.